Wisdom, importance of human

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True wisdom may bring material reward but its value far exceeds earthly riches. To those who receive it, it opens a path to life and security and equips for leadership and right conduct.

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The supreme value of true wisdom

It is priceless

Proverbs 4:7 KJV 1900
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.
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It leads to life

Proverbs 15:24 KJV 1900
The way of life is above to the wise, That he may depart from hell beneath.
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It brings prosperity

The benefits of wisdom may include material prosperity, but more important is the moral and spiritual prosperity which it brings.
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It gives security

Proverbs 4:6 KJV 1900
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: Love her, and she shall keep thee.
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The application of wisdom

It touches the whole person

In Hebrew, the “heart” represents the centre of human personality.
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It results in right action

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It results in watchfulness

Matthew 25:1–10 KJV 1900
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
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Wisdom is necessary for leaders

Wisdom to govern

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Wisdom to administer justice

1 Kings 3:28 KJV 1900
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
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The teaching of wisdom

The wise give instruction

Ecclesiastes 12:9 KJV 1900
And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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The wise listen to instruction

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Examples of those endowed with wisdom

Joseph; the elders of Israel; Joshua

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Solomon:

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Ezra; the Messiah; Daniel and his three friends

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Paul
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